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This Use & Care Manual provides general operating instructions
for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this
Use & Care Manual.
Before starting the refrigerator, follow
these important first steps.
LocAtIoN
• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.
do Not
use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight
and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat
sources.
• The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level
and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for models equipped
with an automatic ice maker.
INStALLAtIoN
toE GrILLE INStALLAtIoN/rEmovAL
To Install Toe Grille:
1
open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.
2
line up toe grille at base of refrigerator, making sure the
four bottom tabs are resting through holes at base of
cabinet.
3
Starting from left side of toe grille, press in on first top
tab using your thumb and push toe grille forward until it
snaps in place. Continue this process until all tabs are
snapped in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.
To Remove Toe Grille:
1
open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.
2
Working from left side of toe grille, slip your fingers between
top of toe grille and cabinet. gently pull forward until first
set of tabs are free.
Slide your hand down
past the free tabs and
pull forward again until
the second set of tabs
are free. Continue this
process until all tabs
are free and the toe
grille can be removed.
(See graphic at top of
page in right column.)
Cabinet
Toe
Grille
Tabs
Tab
Toe
Grille
INStALLAtIoN
Installation Clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top --------------------3/8”
Back -----------------------------1”
door oPENING
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to
a counter when removing food. for best use of drawers and
freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where
both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened.
cAutIoN
do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature
will drop below 55°F (13°c) or rise above 110°F (43°c).
the compressor will not be able to maintain proper
temperatures inside the refrigerator.
do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your
refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the
proper operation of your refrigerator.
NotE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a
wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can
be opened wider.
NOTE
T
he refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves
within a 20 degree opening.
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to
a counter or table when removing food. for best use of drawers
and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position
where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully
opened.
GuIdELINES For FINAL PoSItIoNING oF
Your rEFrIGErAtor:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the
floor.
• The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.
• The sides should tilt ¼ inch (6 mm) from front to back (to
ensure that doors close and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and be level.
ALL oF tHESE coNdItIoNS cAN BE
mEt BY rAISING or LoWErING tHE
AdjuStABLE FroNt roLLErS.
LEvELING
